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I am from China. Not surprised at all.. Young researchers in China often face intense competition and pressure. While they are generally well-funded in the sho
by wenyuanyu 3y ago
I am from China. Not surprised at all..
Young researchers in China often face intense competition and pressure. While they are generally well-funded in the short-term, even more so than their counterparts in the US or Europe, the lack of long-term career security can be challenging. They must continuously chase after every potential scientific breakthrough, like LK-99, not just out of passion or curiosity, but as a necessary step for survival in their career.
Furthermore, the system in China offers many awards, grants, and titles that are tied to age. These are not just for prestige but are critical for progressing in their career. This situation adds another layer of urgency and competition among young researchers.
- seanthemon 3y agoWould this lead to rushed results? Or it's worse to give bad results than no results?
- f6v 3y ago> lack of long-term career security can be challenging I don’t know, my fellow PhD students in EU have the same fears.
- Nifty3929 3y agoBut it sounds like at least in China, there is some clear action they can do about it, so that’s the motivator. What would some PhD student in EU who is worried about job security be able to do about it constructively?
- f6v 3y agoSame as in China, work a lot with the hope of getting papers to top journals.